Improved HIV case finding among key populations after differentiated data driven community testing approaches in Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Open Doors, an HIV prevention project targeting key populations in Zambia, recorded low HIV positivity rates (9%) among HIV testing clients, compared to national adult prevalence (12.3%), suggesting case finding efficiency could be improved. To close this gap, they undertook a series of targeted programmatic and management interventions. We share the outcomes of these interventions, specifically changes in testing volume, HIV positivity rate, and total numbers of key populations living with HIV identified.

Methods

The project implemented a range of interventions to improve HIV case finding using a Total Quality Leadership and Accountability (TQLA) approach. We analyzed program data for key populations who received HIV testing six months before the interventions

SUBMITTER: Kamanga J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638925 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature